Best Free Things to Do For Kids and Adults in Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth, known as the “City of Cowboys and Culture,” offers a variety of free activities that showcase its rich history and vibrant arts scene.
For Kids:
- Fort Worth Water Gardens: An architectural and engineering marvel with water features.
- Trinity Park: Features playgrounds, a duck pond, and miniature train rides.
- Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: Offers hiking trails and wildlife viewing (free for children under 3).
For Adults:
- Sundance Square: 35-block entertainment district with free events and performances.
- Kimbell Art Museum: Free admission to permanent collections.
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden: Most areas are free to explore.
For Both:
- Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District: Watch the twice-daily cattle drive.
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Take a free tour to see how U.S. paper currency is printed.
- Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth: Free admission on Fridays.